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Thursday, February 6, 1930. THE SALEMITE PAGE THREE ALUMNAE MEMORABILIA Notes of Interest Gleaned from Annuals oj Previous Years 1915—SALEM DAY The event of our Junior year was, On February ith, 1915, Salem Day was celebrated by the college and academy. The Day began with special chap el exercises, followed by classes, but at 3 o’clock the excitement started. A loving cup had been offered by Barber’s Book Store, to be given ev ery year to the winning basket-ball team of either tlie Euterpian or Hesperian Literary Society. The Hcsperians were victorious, thereby gaining the eup. Next there was a grand rush for the library, where each class was to give a “stunt.” The Freshmen pre sented a ludicrous mock circus. The Seniors held a class reunion in 1910, each member presenting lier possible future destiny. Then the Juniors gave a symphony concert, the or chestra being composed of instru ments ranging from tin horns to a beautiful gilded harp (which liad been made by Mr. Burrage. But tlie best was yet to come, for the Soph omores treated us to a real negro minstrel, and Grey, Bailey, Ross and Fenton, as endmen, amused us with jokes. Then the Goddess of Liberty entered, and the performance ended with the patriotic songs of all na tions. —Class History by Blanche Allen. 1907 And we’ve not been disappointed I,ike the classes gone before. For Memorial Hall is finished And our longings are no more. Proud of you, are we, old Salem, Of your faithful daughters, too. Who this building have erected. Showing their great love for you. - -Class Poem by Phoebe Phillips. 1908 With the turn of the year came thoughts of parting from the school home we hold so dear. How could we express in tangible form our love for our Alma Mater? What me morial could we leave which should tell to classes following our love for her.^ We determined to have erect ed at the head of ’05 Memorial Steps two stone pillars, each bear ing aloft a globe of electric light. May they always be symbolical of the warm regard we have for Salem College. —Class History by Celeste Iluntiey. 1906 The next step in our evolution was the assuming of the Oxford cap and gown. On September 27, we heard our caps and gowns had been ship ped, so of course we thought that they would be here on the following Saturday. Bright and early on Sat urday' morning Seniors began tele phoning to the express ofBce inquir ing if the caps and gowns had ar rived. By some mistake we heard that they were there, and would be delivered at two-thirty. By one o’clock the office steps were packed with Seniors. The day pupils had been notified, so most of them were here also waiting. Finally we were told that the express wagon had started and when it at last arrived at the office, about four o’clock, the President, Blanche Nicholson, lost no time in seizing the box which she lliought contained the priceless caps and gowns, but she let it go when suddenly she discovered that it bore the name of Mrs. S. B. Douthit. There was never a more disappointed company of girls; but our faces be came bright and happy again when the express wagon came up on Mon day, October 2, bearing a box which we' Jenew contained the long-expected treasures, and they were here at last! Every Senior was at the office, im patient to don the gown of classic cut and of “staid wisdom’s hue.” Well, it goes without saying that we felt more important than we ever had before; perhaps even several meters taller. ■—Class History by Laura Hairston. And now as we draw near the close of the first year of Student Government in this institution, we feel that it has been a success. The girls have entered admirably into the spirit of self-responsibility; and we feel that we owe much of the suc cess of the 1915-16 term to the deep root the ideals of Self-Government have taken in tlie hearts of our stud ents. Thus, basing our hopes on the evident improvements of this year, and believing that Self-Government is one of the best means of develop ing character, we feel safe in pre dicting that, in the future growth and development of our College, a great part will be played by the Student Self-(Jovernment Associa- —From an Article by Lucille Spears. 1910 Article xn. Not only to the Sen ior Class of 1911, but to all future classes, we bcqueatli the hat burning ceremony which may take place on the evening after the arrival of their caps and gowns. This cere mony, which was instituted by us at 7 p. m., September 30, 1909, we thus hand down as a sacred privilege for all time to come. Last Will and Testament —Class of 1910, per Flossie Martin. 1917 We felt very much honored in be ing asked to be present at the Alum nae Luncheon given on Salem Day. Then for the first time we began to realize what it does and will mean to us to be daughters of Salem. We are proud in having gotten so far, but we also see what responsibility is put upon us on becoming alumnae of our dear Alma Mater. —Class History, by FAizabeth Butner. 1905 And again, although previous at tempts have been made, the first Annual owes its origin to members of the class of ’05. —Class History btj Florence Moorman. 1914 It seemed a fitting sequel to the glorious basket-ball games when a few days later Helen Vogler gave a party to the class. We spent a hap py afternoon playing Rook, but the moment which stands out in our rec ollections was when plates were only ice-cream and cake in our class colors, hut also bunches of violets lield by dear little class pins, with our motto in letters of gold. Then we almost raised the roof in onr enthusiasm realizing tliat we had at tained the distinction of being the first class to have both pins and —Class History by Margaret Blair. 1922 Yes, this is for us, a class of twenty-seven seniors, the year of all years, spelled with capital letters, too. We deem ourselves very fortu nate indeed for having the great privilege of celebrating our gradua tion with the one hundred and fifti eth anniversary of Salem. Class History by Margaret Stevens. 1912 After a seemingly short vacation, we returned to school. Instead of living in Main Building, as all Sen iors formerly had done, we had a whole house to ourselves, which we readily named Senior Home, or “Senior Hall.” While occupying our cozy, comfortable home apart, we do not' forget that we are important members, and leaders of our great student body. Class History by Faith Fearringtan. First: We do will to the Class of 1930 our class colors, and also our abundance of pep and “Salem spirit” —Last Will and Testament. Testator—Mary Alta Robbins. 1909 On the tenth of December, 1908, the Senior mascot, Diogenes, the fa mous owl, arrived. To say that he hissed and expressed his dislike for us in the superlative degree ex presses it mildly. His disposition was much like his namesake’s, and though we tried hard to be friendly with him, he never reciprocated our kindnesses by so much as a gentle nod of the head—instead he would puff up his feathers and roll his eyes in such a warning way that all preferred remaining standing at a very respectful distance. —Historian of ('lass of 1909, Edith Willingham. 1911 How we did sing in the proces sion next morning, and Bishop was so proud of us that’he took us for a walk up through town and gave everyone the great opportunity of seeing the Seniors of Salem Academy and College in their caps and gowns. Of course all were impressed by the sight, at least we thought they were and that answered just as well. —Historian Class 1911, Pauline Peterson. 1913 ■ Motto: “Dux fcmini facti.” As we are leaving, our motto goes with us. It does not specify what a woman can lead, and it may be a mere man, but we hope at least to lead him to something worthwhile. -Historian Class 1913. Maude McGee. 1915 On the 31st of October, Carolina and Davidson played football here, and we enjoyed going to the game in the afternoon. At night the Caro lina Glee Club was headr and after the concert, we entertained them and the teams by a reception given in the college parlors. -Historian Class 1915. Blanche Allen. 1919 Hey tliere, postman. Have you any mail? Yes, ma’am; yes, ma’am So much it must be stale. One from your mother One from your dad. One from the only one In I'rance—a soldier lad. —“The Senior Playhouse” 1927 For many years there has been no celebration of May Day at Salem. This day at other colleges is a great event, and an occasion for presenting an elaborate masque over which reigns the chosen May Queen. This year. May Day is one of the im portant events on the Salem Calen dar. Much interest has been shown in the choosing of the Queen and in tlie preparations for May Day cele bration. It is to he hoped that the lieautiful ceremony will become tra ditional at Salem, and as cliarming an occasion as Senior Hat-Burning, r Class Day. The May Queen-Bessie Reir.e Clark Maid of Honor, l/ouise Elizabeth Culler The May Court Cam Boren Frances Millikan Frances McCormick Frances Coleman Julia Daniels Elizabeth Sifferd Pearl Fishel I.ouise Thompson Elizabeth Hastings La Verne Ware Mary Johnson Sara Kincaid Jennie Wolfe Doris Wooten of course, the Junior-Senior ban quet. For three years, we Iiad dreamed of 'this great occasion, but now that the time had really eome we found ourselves unable to decide on any plans that would satisfy our ideals of what this occasion should he. The library we immediately dis missed as entirely too commonplace (our recent frequenting of that room had taken away its attraction as a place of enjoyment.) Finally, some one timidly suggested the Zinzen- dorf. We were horror stricken. Yet, so fascinating was the thought, that we could not resist talking it over, and as we discussed it, its fascina tion grew upon us until we ventured to suggest it to Dr. Rondthaler. To our overwhelming delight, he con sented. So, for the first time in the history of Salem, the Junior-Senior banquet was held at the Zinzendorf. We never quite realized just how wonderful that banquet woidd be until we beheld the palm room of the Zinzendorf as it was that night. A huge rainbow extended from one corner of the table to another, end ing in a pot of gold. Palms, flowers, music, new dresses and the banquet! Words fail me here, so I will leave the remainder to your memories. —Class History by Mabel Elizabeth Williams. 1924 All tlie girls of Salem College who were fortunate enough to have birthdays in June, July and August and September were guests at a charming and delightful Baby Party given by the Y. W. C. A. on Monday afternoon. About fifty e’lildren in their party frocks and suits came at five o’clock to the recreation room. Master “Buster” Raper received a prize in the tug of war contest. Little Miss Polly Taylor was con sidered the prettiest baby at the party and the prize for the cutest baby was awarded to little Miss Rosa Caldwell. After the games de licious refreshments were served to the children and other guests. 1885 Candles have, for time, been en tirely superseded in the Academy, by neat lanterns, which are lighted and hung up in the halls outside of each room door, to be taken down and used by any one requiring a portable light. —The Academy. 1884 The following are a few of the “statistics” of the Class of ’84: The weights of fifteen members of the class (two being absent at the time the statistics were taken) were 145, Mt, 127, 126, 135, 124, 121, 120, 119, 117, 116, 114, 109, 105, 104. The heights were: 5.8, 5.7, 5.7, 5.6, 5.6, 5.6, 5.5, 5.,5, 5.5, 5.4, 5.3, 5.3, 5.2. Average weight 121 lbs. Av erage height 5 ft., 5 in. Brunettes predominated. The pure blondes were only three or four. The ages we skip. Other general features of the class are pretty well known, suf ficiently so at least to render a rec ord of them unnecessary here. Be sides, they are gone! and to dwell upon them here is but to “harrer up one’s feelinks.” 1886 In addition to our morning pray ers in the Academy Chapel we have prayers every evening about 6 1-2 o’clock. It is a quiet, restful round ing up of the day’s work, and has become endeared to us, as if we had always enjoyed it. When the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the South ern States convened in New Orleans from December 6th to the 9th only seven of the thirty-five colleges ap plying were admitted. Salem was one of these seven. The standards upheld by this association are very high and it is indeed a mark of dis tinction, a formal recognition of the worth of an institution, to receive the Al rating. It was through the un tiring efforts of Dr. Rondthaler, as well as the co-operation of the fac ulty, student body, alumnae and patrons that this honor came to us. The student body, at a recent meet ing, appointed a committee to draw up resolutions of appreciation to Dr. Rondthaler. From an article by Rachel Jordan in The Salemite, December 12, 1922. 1878 The birthday of the Principal on the 12th of December was rendered memorable by his granting us the liberty, from that day forward of conversing during meals. We doubt not that former pupils, who may read this, will rejoice with us, per haps envy us, for we certainly enjoy our meals more than when the silent system prevailed. —From the Academy. 1879 A Quilting Party met in Old Ninth Room( on Easter Monday. The work was intended for the Oxford Or phan’s Asylum. The enterprise was principally in the hands of our young folks. Bishop De Schweinitz and Mr. Rondthaler left Salem on April 24th, en route for Germany. They sail from Philadelphia for Liverpool in the Ohio, of the Pennsylvania line, on May 3rd. —The Academy. 1928 We have a new “Alma Mater,” and it is beautiful! The words were written by Miss Marion Blair and Miss Anna Pauline Shaffner, and the music was composed by Dean Var- dell. Today in Chapel the sister classes contested in the singing of it, and the Senior-Sophomore group FiiBRUARY 3. Founder’s Day was observed to day, beginning with Chapel exer cises this morning. During the aft- rnoon, Salem Historical Museum was opened to students and friends of the College. The Trustees were the guests of the Snior Class at din ner tonight, after which the Alumnae Association met. 1910 SEPTEMBER The new library is, perhaps, the most marked improvement for the term, and will give us accommoda tions and equipment which have been sorely needed. This library has been arranged in the beautiful chap el, and the former furniture has been removed and book-stacks erected, so that this very large hall is now re ceiving the old library transferred, and the addition o fmany new books, selected with especial care for the various departments of college in struction. Reading tables and ref erence alcoves are arranged for, and the new library is fast becoming one of the most beautiful halls in our entire equipment. 1880 Ten pins has been resorted to more frequently of late than form erly. At all hours of the day, the rolling of the balls may be heard, but the Seniors are so much de pressed by the prospect of Physical Geography examination that they cannot find heart to indulge in this
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